Andhra Pradesh government launched ‘Swechha’ programme

Andhra Pradesh government launched ‘Swechha’ programme

Question: Recently, Which state has launched the Swechha Program?
(a) Andhra Pradesh
(b) Karnataka
(c) Kerala
(d) Telangana
Answer: (a)
Related Facts:

  • Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister Y.S. Jagan Mohan Reddy has launched the ‘Swechha’ program.
  • This program will tackle the stigma attached to menstruation, prioritize female personal hygiene, and encourage a healthy dialogue of information.
  • Under this initiative the state government will provide good quality branded sanitary napkins to female students at government educational institutions free of cost.
  • A total of 120 napkins per year is allotted to every female student.

BY: AMIT GUPTA

Reference: https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/vijayawada/cm-launches-swechha-scheme-for-adolescent-girl-students/articleshow/86791330.cms